The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit Attempted to Seizure the Presidential Office and Government House...Visit the detention center, too.

[Anchor]
The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is attempting a raid on the presidential office and residence in Yongsan this morning.

At the same time, it seems that they are trying to visit the Seoul Detention Center once again to find a forced recruitment or door-to-door investigation.

I'll connect you to our reporters for more information. Reporter Kim Taewon!

Tell us about the raid first,

[Reporter]
Yes, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit has been sending prosecutors and investigators to the presidential office and Hannam-dong residence since around 10:30 a.m. today to try to seize and search.

It is known to secure documents and minutes related to martial law, as well as records of non-phonic servers used by President Yoon.

However, there is no news that the search and seizure have actually begun yet,
If the Presidential Security Service refuses to search under the security law, there is a possibility that the search will fail.

Earlier, the police also attempted several raids on the security office in Samcheong-dong and the president's office, but failed due to the refusal of the security office to cooperate.

The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is reportedly trying to enter the interior in consultation with the security service.

[Anchor]
What is the position of the command of the security department, including Deputy Chief Kim Sung-hoon, regarding the search and seizure attempt?

[Reporter]
Yes, there was a related comment at the National Assembly today,
Kim Sung-hoon, the acting head of the
Security Department, attended the first hearing of the National Assembly's special investigation committee on civil war this morning (22nd) and said, "We will make a judgment according to the law."

When Chairman Ahn Kyu-baek asked Deputy Chief Kim to approve the seizure and search of the official residence of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit, he said it would be difficult to make a decision here and that he would go back and review and judge related laws.

However, he also implied that he would not allow the seizure and search, saying, "Not only the president but also the first lady are subject to security."

In addition, Deputy Director Kim replied, "It is not true at all, and the non-Phone server is automatically deleted due to its nature," when asked by Yoon Gun-young of the Democratic Party of Korea, "Did you delete the non-Phone server under President Yoon's order?"

[Anchor]
Separately, the investigation team of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit visited the Seoul Detention Center where President Yoon was held?

[Reporter]
Yes, it's almost the same time as the raid,

At around 10:20 a.m. today, a vehicle from the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit was seen passing through the main gate of the Seoul Detention Center and entering the interior.

It seems that the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit once again tried to force President Yoon into custody,
An official from the
Airborne Division said that they will notify the investigation team after the end of the situation as there is also a problem of personal protection for the investigation team.

If the job offer is not available, he explained that he is also considering conducting a visit survey in the detention center.

In addition, yesterday, he sent an official letter of cooperation to the correctional authorities and said that he had prepared an investigation room in the detention center.

However, it does not seem easy for the investigation to take place as President Yoon is still unable to respond to the investigation of the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit.

Earlier, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit tried to force recruitment on the day before yesterday and yesterday, but President Yoon has virtually refused to recruit him because of interviews with lawyers or hospital treatment.

[Anchor]
In response to President Yoon's refusal to comply with the investigation, Senior Superintendent of Airborne Affairs Oh Dong-woon expressed his position unusually, right?

[Reporter]
Yes, Mr. Oh met with reporters on his way to work this morning,

criticized the need to respect the judiciary's decision, saying President Yoon Suk Yeol's attitude of refusing to investigate the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is very regrettable.

He also pointed out that if there is an objection, it can be done by following the objection process within the legal order framework.

Director Oh explained yesterday that the investigation team waited at the Seoul Detention Center until 9 p.m., judging that it was not appropriate to go to the hospital where President Yoon visited.

However, President Yoon said he arrived at the detention center only after that, saying he was very sorry and viewed it as a move to avoid investigation.

The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit tried to find a compulsory arrest yesterday, but returned to the detention center after 9 p.m., when President Yoon visited an outside hospital saying he needed medical treatment after the Constitutional Court hearing.

[Anchor]
The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit plans to conduct a face-to-face investigation as much as possible, but the deadline for the transfer is soon, right?

[Reporter]
Yes, the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit is expected to hand over the case to the prosecution ahead of the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.

The Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit has the right to investigate the president, but does not have the right to turn it over to the trial, so when the investigation is completed, the case must be handed over to the prosecution.
An official from the
Airborne Division said, "We are discussing in detail with the prosecution about the timing of the transfer of the case," and explained that a conclusion will be made soon.

Director Oh also replied, "I will try to do so," to reporters who asked if the transmission will be made before the 28th, when the Senior Civil Servant Corruption Investigations Unit sees the expiration date of the first arrest period.

So far, I'm Kim Tae-won of YTN at the High-ranking Public Officials Crime Bureau.

Photographer: Hong Deok-tae